Hat-fastener.



J. GORELOVITZ. HAT PASTENBR.

Patented Mar. 17, 1914.

APPLICATION P ILED NOV. 14, 1913.

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HAT FASTENER.

APPLICATION FILED 11011.11A 1913,

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HAT-FASTENER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 17, 1914.

Application led November 14, 1913. Serial No. 800,912.

To all 'whom t may concern `l Be it known that I, J ULrUs Gonmiovrrz, a i

New York city, borough of Manhattan, x county and State of New York, have inventl ed certain new and useful Improvements in Hat-Fasteners, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to an improvement in hat-fasteners or devices for securing a hat to the head in lieu of the hat pins usually employed by women.

My impro-ved hat fastener obviates the use of the dangerous hat pins, which stick out from the hat and endanger the eyes and faces of those nearby.

My improved hat fastener is designed to be securely fixed within the crown of the hat, but may be removed therefrom if desirable.

My improved faste-ner is so constructed that it provides a firm lgrip in the hair of the wearer and prevents premature displacement of the hat.

Further advantages and features vof improvement connected with my invention will hereinafter appear.

I will now proceed to describe my invention in detail, the novel features of which ,l will point out in the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming part. hereof, wherein Figure l is a side view of a womans hat broken away to illustrate my improved fastener; Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof 0n a larger scale, only a portion of the brim being shown; Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the fastener, the pins being broken off; Fig. 4 is a side View thereof on an enlarged scale; Fig. 5 is an enlarged cross-section, the section being taken on a line 5 5 in Fig. 4; Fig. 6 is a top plan sectional view, on an enlarged scale, the section being taken 0n a line 6-6 in Fig. 5; Fig. 7 is an enlarged end View of the slid'able pin-block; and Fig. 8 is a side view thereof.

As will be evident from an inspection of Figs. l and 2 my improved hat fastener, designated by the letter A, is secured within the crown of the hat, designated by B, and is not intended for continuous removal from the hat, but it can be removed whenever desirable. The function of the fastener is to secure the hat on the head, it being designed end is eccentric to the to engage or grip the hair. The usual hatpin is passed through the hat and hair and has to be removed each time the hat is re- I moved; moreover, the sharp end of the pin protrudes from the hat and becomes a dangerous element. The pointed or sharp ends of the elements, which act to secure the hat to the head, are, in my improved device, concealed at all times and can be manipulated exteriorly of the hat, as will be presently described.

As herein illustrated, my improved hat fastener consists of a frame l provided with slots 2 and 3 connected by a somewhat larger centrally located slot 4. The ends 5 of the frame l are flanged and rounded, as shown, in order to provide means for supporting the securing pins 6-t` and 7. It will be seen by referring to Figs. 3 and 4 that the pins 6 and 7 pass through the flanges 5 flush with the surface 9 of the frame l and at one side of the slots 2 and 3. Adjacent their inner ends the pins 6 and 7 are supported by slidable blocks lO which may be moved to and fro in the slots 2 and 3, the said blocks being slotted as at 11 to form guideways to receive the frame l. To support or hold the pins, the blocks l0 are provided with channels l2 and channels 13 in communication therewith. It will also be seen in Fig. 3, that the pins are held in the blocks adjacent one of the sides thereof. The openings 8 are positioned, relatively to the channels in the blocks which support the pins, to cause the pins to pass diagonally over the surface 9 of the frame, .but the pins continue in substantially a straight line from the ends of the frame outwardly. The diagonal course of the pins puts a strain or pressure upon the blocks l0; hence the blocks are held against premature movement and the blocks will not move unless a little force is used. To introduce the blocks into the slots 2 and 3 they are passed into the slot 4 and moved sidewise to engage the frame l, the slot 4 being somewhat wider and longer than the blocks 10.

The actual securing or hairgripping means consists of the hook-portion 14 of the pins 6 and 7. By referring to Figs. 3 and 4 it will be seen that the end 14 of each pin G and 7 is substantially helical and by refer ring to Fig. 5 it will be seen that the said axis of the straight portion of the pins; hence when the end l5 enters the hair, and as the device is turned, the tendency will be to draw the hat against the head and bend the same thereto.

In operation the entire fastener is rotated,

the pins acting as trunnions and the hat acting as the trunnion-support. Vhen the hat is placed upon the head, the pointed ends 1 5 of the pins will be up, as shown in Figs. 3 and L1. To secure the hat to the head, the pins 6 and 7 Will be rotated, hence the frame 1 Will rotate, causing the hooked ends of the pins to enter and engage the hair. The device Will be given about a half turn. The blocks 10 are made slidable or adjustable, in order that different arrangements of hair can be accommodated. If most of the hair is arranged on the side of the head, the hook ends 14k of the )ins will be moved to- Ward the ends 5 of tlhe frame. As will be seen by referring to Fig. 5, the portion 16 of the pins 6 and 7 bears against the surface 9 of the fraine 1 and as said portion also bears against the surface 17 of the channel 13 the said pins are held against rotation relative to the frame 1. When the pins C and 7 are rotated by turning the heads 1S (Fig. 1) the Whole fastener, frame and pins, will rotate, the pins, as has been stated, acting as trunnions, and hence the hooks 14 will enter and engage the hair, thereby holding the hat on the head. To remove the hat,

the device Will be rotated in the opposite direction. To prevent scratchinov the head or catching the hair, the ends of he frame 1 and edges of the blocks 10 are preferably rounded.

Having noW described my invention in detail, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A hat fastener consisting of a rotatable frame adapted for insertion into a hat, pins carried by said frame adapted to pass through the hat, said pins being slidably supported by said frame, means carried by said pins adapted to engage the hair, and

means also carried by said pins adapted to g bear against said frame to prevent the rotation of said pins relative to the frame but to facilitate the rotation of said frame and pins as a Whole.

2. A hat fastener consisting of a frame adapted for insertion into a hat and adapted for rotation therein, said frame being pro-- vided with openings at each end thereof, a plurality of pins adapted to pass through the hat and through said openings, slidable blocks carried by said frame provided With channels receiving said pins, the openings in said frame and channels in said blocks being located on the opposite sides of said Y frame whereby said pins take a diagonal course across said frame, and hooks carried by said pins adapted to engage the hair, a portion of said hooks bearing againstsaid frame.

A hat fastener consisting of a frame adapted for insertion into a hat and adapted for rotation therein, said frame being provided With openings at each end thereof,

said openings being flush With the adjacent Y surface of said frame, a plurality of pin adapted to pass through the hat and through said openings, slidable blocks carried by said frame provided With channels receiving said pins7 said channels being flush with the adjacent surface of said frame, the openings in said frame and channels in said blocks being located on the opposite 'sides of said frame whereby said pins take a diagonal course aero-ss said frame, and hooks carried by said pins adapted to engage the hair, a portion of said hooks. bearing against said frame.

Signed at New York city, N. Y. this 13th day of November, 1913.

J ULIUS GORELOVITZ.

Witnesses: Y

EDWARD A. JARvIs, DAVID HEnsHrreLD.

Copies of this patent muy be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington. D. C. 

